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March/April 2014
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5 Weird Ways to Build Wealth
Most people try to avoid being seen as weird or different, but being weird just might be key to getting out of debt, breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and building wealth.
The average person in America struggles to make ends meet and routinely spends more than they make. That’s a bad recipe for success, unless your goal is to be stressed and strapped for cash. Instead of following the norm, take steps to break away from average and stand out from the crowd.
Mahatma Gandhi said that your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your actions, your actions become your habits and your habits become your destiny. If that’s true, becoming wealthy is less about
your income and more about your overall attitude and habits. Stop thinking like everyone else and start acting like a money master by implementing the following habits.
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Make to-do lists. 73 percent of wealthy people plan their day. They realize that success doesn’t happen by chance, it takes a conscious effort. Identifying and writing down daily goals gives you more control of your day, provides a visual reminder of what you’d like to accomplish, and helps you avoid procrastination.
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Exercise. There’s a significant connection between health and wealth. Wealthy people know that living a healthy lifestyle leads to better overall health, greater mental clarity and increased energy, resulting in
fewer sick days used, more productive hours at work and less money spent on medical bills.
÷÷
Wake up earlier. There may be some merit to the saying, “early to bed, early to rise, makes you healthy, wealthy and wise.” It’s reported that 44 percent of rich people wake up three hours before their work day starts, compared to only 3 percent of lower income individuals. Make an effort to set your alarm a bit earlier and use the extra time to study, meditate, or squeeze in an extra workout.
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Disconnect. Watching TV and surfing the Web are common ways to wind down, but these habits may be standing between you and financial
On Our Mind Savvy Saving
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March/April 2014
Your Bottom Line
OklahomaMoneyMatters.org
800.970.OKMM
405.234.4253
Follow ‘OKMoneyMatters’ on Twitter
Like ‘OklahomaMoneyMatters’ on Facebook
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Volunteer Experience
Money Talks
Q&A: Oklahoma’s
Promise
Dirt Cheap Gardening
FAFSA Resources
Automating Your
Money
World Currencies
At Your Service
Becoming Your
Own Boss
Partner News
Calendar
5 Weird Ways to Build Wealth
Most people try to avoid being seen as weird or different, but being weird just might be key to getting out of debt, breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and building wealth.
The average person in America struggles to make ends meet and routinely spends more than they make. That’s a bad recipe for success, unless your goal is to be stressed and strapped for cash. Instead of following the norm, take steps to break away from average and stand out from the crowd.
Mahatma Gandhi said that your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your actions, your actions become your habits and your habits become your destiny. If that’s true, becoming wealthy is less about
your income and more about your overall attitude and habits. Stop thinking like everyone else and start acting like a money master by implementing the following habits.
÷÷
Make to-do lists. 73 percent of wealthy people plan their day. They realize that success doesn’t happen by chance, it takes a conscious effort. Identifying and writing down daily goals gives you more control of your day, provides a visual reminder of what you’d like to accomplish, and helps you avoid procrastination.
÷÷
Exercise. There’s a significant connection between health and wealth. Wealthy people know that living a healthy lifestyle leads to better overall health, greater mental clarity and increased energy, resulting in
fewer sick days used, more productive hours at work and less money spent on medical bills.
÷÷
Wake up earlier. There may be some merit to the saying, “early to bed, early to rise, makes you healthy, wealthy and wise.” It’s reported that 44 percent of rich people wake up three hours before their work day starts, compared to only 3 percent of lower income individuals. Make an effort to set your alarm a bit earlier and use the extra time to study, meditate, or squeeze in an extra workout.
÷÷
Disconnect. Watching TV and surfing the Web are common ways to wind down, but these habits may be standing between you and financial
On Our Mind Savvy Saving
cont. on page 2